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Uber Launches Uber Works Platform in Chicago
Ever since ridesharing started making the move from novelty to ubiquitous transportation option, the phrase "Uber but for..." has become a go-to pitch for many peer to peer platforms. For example imagine an app that's like Uber but for temporary workers. As it turns out that's exactly the idea behind Uber Works, which the company is rolling out in Chicago this week. Just as Uber connects drivers and passengers, Uber...
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Square Adjusting Pricing Structure for Credit Card Transactions
Over the past several years, small business owners and their customers have become well aware of the FinTech company Square. Initially known for their card readers that turned cell phones into cash registers, the company's point of sale products have now become ubiquitous at coffee shops, restaurants, and other independent retailers. Unforunately many of these merchants may soon see their profits dwindle as Square has announced a major change to...
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Amazon Announces Small Business Awards, Opens Nominations
When it comes to brick and mortar retail and small business, Amazon is often seen as an enemy. Despite this, many entrepreneurs have actually been able to grow their businesses via Amazon, gaining a massive outlet for selling their goods. To celebrate this partnership, the site has announced the introduction of the Amazon Small Business Awards. The inaugural awards will honor entrepreneurs in three categories: Small Business of the Year, Woman-Owned...
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Stripe Introduces Stripe Corporate Card Visa
Looking for a corporate card to manage your small business's expenses? Stripe hopes they have the solution. This week the company announced that it was launching its new Stripe Corporate Card, allowing business owners to earn cash back and other rewards. If this news is bringing upon déjà vu it's probably because it's been a busy couple of weeks for Stripe. Just days ago the company announced the launch of...
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Small Business Software Company Thryv Announces The Thryv Foundation
While one of the top perks of being an entrepreneur is working for yourself, managing a small business alone is never simple. That's something the people at Thryv know well, leading them to offer a number of small business tools, from CRMs and appointment booking to marketing automation and social media content management. Now the brand is taking a slightly different but related route, announcing the launch of the non-profit...
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Small Business Lender Funding Circle Closes $198 Million Securitization
Even as small business lending approval rates have continued to tick upward since the Great Recession, alternative lenders have proven vital in helping businesses obtain the capital they need. These online lenders have taken on many forms — from utilizing peer to peer technology to developing unique algorithms for processing applications — but, in each case, they've provided entrepreneurs with faster access to funds. Now one marketplace lender, Funding Circle,...
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